Job Details

We are seeking a skilled Estimator II with proven experience in light industrial and design-build projects to join our growing team. The position is open to candidates in any of our regional offices- Austin, TX; Kansas City, KS; Dallas, TX and Jacksonville, FL. This is an excellent opportunity to make an impact within a dynamic, forward-thinking organization that values innovation and collaboration.

• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

Work hard, have fun! At Cerris Builders (formerly MW Builders), our culture is built on hard work - but while enjoying ourselves in the process. Our family of construction companies prides itself on our almost 90 year history, our 100% employee ownership structure, our competitive pay and benefits... But what we pride ourselves most in is our people. We truly believe that our people are our greatest asset, and that's why we place a heavy emphasis on recruiting, training, and retaining the best and brightest talent in the industry. Are you ready to become a part of the Cerris Builders family?

Nature of Work

The Estimator II analyzes construction documents, proposal requests, proposals, and other documents to perform assigned estimating functions. Prepares estimates establishing the value of the work; routinely interacts with vendors, and trade partners in preparation of estimates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize effective organizational and time management strategies to ensure multiple assignments are completed efficiently, on time, and with high accuracy.
• Scope and tabulate trade partner quotes for conformance with bid documents to determine the value of the work (assignments include complex and major scopes of work).
• Complete assignments in accordance with estimating project approach; implement quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates.
• Thoroughly review bid documents and contribute input to project approach plan, determine scope of work and required content of estimate. take active role in risk analysis of projects.
• Identify conflicts and ambiguities within bid documents and work towards resolution to ensure a complete scope of work and required content of estimate.
• Responsible for analyzing costs and gathering cost data, organize into a useful format for future pricing and updates to cost database.
• Ensure clear and concise communication in both verbal and written formats, effectively conveying information to team members, clients, and stakeholders to support collaboration and project success.
• Proactively build and maintain relationships both within the company and across the industry to foster collaboration and enhance professional networks.
• Actively participate in project handoff meetings as well as the 360 project review process.

In addition to the above responsibilities, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Ability to scope, tabulate and estimate architectural, structural, and civil scopes and ability to scope and tabulate MEP scopes.
• Exhibits mastery of bid administration processes.
• Excellent bid document reading and interpretation.
• Advanced technical skills in quantity takeoff, cost estimating, scoping and bid tabulation.
• Developing technical skillset includes exposure to project scheduling, constructability reviews, compiling cost data, cost analysis, budgeting, proposal response, preconstruction services, general conditions review, and value engineering.
• Improved written and verbal communication to clearly convey critical information and understanding among team, trade partners, and clients.
• Demonstrates sound analytical thinking skills with regard to more complex tasks, scopes and projects.
• Collaborating With Others - Ability to anticipate the needs of others.
• Continuous Learning - Tries new approaches to maximize learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related work experience.
• Field experience preferred.
• Experience in design-build for light industrial projects preferred.

Education

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field from a four-year college/university or equivalent experience.

Physical Demands

• Physical demands for this position are moderate. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be walking, standing, bending or lifting moderately heavy (25-50 pounds) items. The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity. Availability to travel as needed.

Cerrisand our group of companies are an Equal OpportunityEmployer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA

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